The Best Tips to Protect Yamaha Hulls: WCJ Quick Topic

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[@tichiganeric7637]

I used marine epoxy G-Flex from West Systems, added black epoxy tint for color. A 1 to 1 mixture. I emailed questions to West Systems and the response and information was excellent. G/Flex is designed to be a high vibration epoxy.

[@watercraftjournal]

Nice! Thank you for sharing this!

[@droiddyman55]

I'm wondering, does the texture Chang the handling at higher speeds. Kevin did a post on the effects of some different materials and how they effect handling.

[@taverill1]

Had my ski ceramic coated the second I picked it up, wipe it down with some silica spray everytime I get out of the water looks brand new!!

[@watercraftjournal]

That's rad!

[@brandonstews238]

I have dry dock scratches/ substrate damage on my hull! The hull needed to be done since purchase! I figure a nice hull refinish every 5 years will allow me to use the ski as designed. I wonder if you can purchase a new hull 🤔. It would be easy to put a nice finish on one without all the stuff attached, maybe a winter project?

[@watercraftjournal]

WHY REPLACE THE HULL? The most mediocre fiberglass repair shop can fill your chips and gouges. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water.

[@ryanjames712]

Great videos and helpful info. I have a few long scratches on the side of the hull under the waterline. What do you suggest from colorite? They have a bunch of choices. Touch up pen, small jar, or complete package? I plan on filling the scratch a little at a time and wet sanding as you suggested to smooth out the scratch.

[@ryanjames712]

Just your suggestion for pen or brush in small jar. I have the other materials listed in complete package. Did you clearcoat over the scratch?

[@watercraftjournal]

Get the complete 3-stage kit (I prefer the small paint jar & brush). It's got primer/filler, color and clear.

[@nicolashuffman4312]

Is it OK to use a floating jet ski dock with a Nanoexcel 2 hull? It would be really convenient, so long as it doesn't pooch the paint.

[@moraestecnologia]

That’s why I loveeee Polytec gen 2 hulls !

[@watercraftjournal]

It works great!

[@Gerardo-cv7kw]

I have a 2006 vx110deluxe I believe it’s smc I found some scratches under(not all the way to the fiber) what do you recommend I use to touch up?

[@JeffBordeauxRules]

Thanks for the info - my WaveRunner 2022 Ex Deluxe hull is Standard SMC Fibreglass - is that Nano?

[@chadmerritt3924]

I am getting ready to buy a 2024 Yamaha FX cruiser Ho.Can I use a clear gel coat on the hull. Or would the clear coat with a flex additive be better?

[@paulwolfenberger3884]

Hey Kevin, helpful video, thank you. What do you think of the is "Gator Glide" application to the bottom of the hull? Apparently increases speed of an FX SVHO by 5 MPH. Thanks.

[@vlocity245]

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[@watercraftjournal]

Paul, it DOES NOT increase speed, especially by 5mph. In the video that is circulating shows a LOSS of .5mph (although several factors are NOT openly addressed like air and water temp, etc.). What Gator Glide does is break up surface tension. This is fine for top speed (to a degree), but HORRIBLE for cornering. Your PWC depends on surface tension for traction in corners, the same way a motorcycle depends on the outside edges of its tires. My suggestion remains the BEST option. It's slightly more expensive, but it's still the best.

[@paulwolfenberger3884]

Thank you very much Kevin!

[@TexasSlamFishing]

I was about to get g4 or superslick 2000. I saw one of reviews about them. I'm in saltwater with tons of oyster reefs and yes i go shallow because I'm a fisherman. Do you still not suggest those and a clearcoat instead with flex additive? Thank you

[@h4x3r101]

Dude! Thank you! I didnt know about these guys, color rite. I have some touch ups on the hull and foot well.

[@watercraftjournal]

Glad I could help!

[@tiltg3]

Yep. I hit about a 6" thick branch up the river doing about 90kph. Astoundingly, no visible damage. Think I got lucky there.

[@watercraftjournal]

Yeah that is lucky!

[@tiltg3]

@@watercraftjournal tell me about it. Scared the heck out of me.

[@tim0e]

I picked up a pre-loved '16 fzr that the previous owner had what looks like rhino liner applied just from below the waterline, obviously professionally applied as it looks very tidy (the whole ski's in immaculate condition and been well looked after). It's tough as nails and I thought it was a good idea but I can't claim to be an expert in the field, not by a long shot. Can I ask what the down sides are that you referred to? I'd be really keen to find out, cheers. Edit: I just read another reply here re cornering but with the riva pro sponsons on it it'll still break your neck. Is there anything else I'm missing?

[@watercraftjournal]

Surface tension. What the LineX/Rhino has done is ELIMINATED all of the hull's surface tension, making grip in ANY sort of high speed cornering dangerous, particularly on a high speed cornering ski like a FZR.

[@tim0e]

@@watercraftjournal Thanks for the reply. Not much I can do about it now but duly noted, cheers

[@jasonmekush5280]

yeah i have some spots on my 16 fzs where half dollar size chips of hill material is missing, they didnt make the best product. just too busy to lift the skii w my forklift and repair it w bondo like material

[@watercraftjournal]

Fix it before it gets worse!

[@sq07rf]

What would the average cost of getting the hull clear coated be?

[@darbysnider]

Hey Kevin, you suggest getting a coat or 2 of clear with flex additive on bottom of a new 2023 gp1800?

[@watercraftjournal]

It’s Nano2, right?

[@darbysnider]

@@watercraftjournal yes, thank you. Just wasn’t sure if they had added this under the radar on the newer 2022+ skis or changes something in paint since it was brought to light .

[@hotrodgt69]

Would you recommend any kind of keel guard for your WaveRunner?

[@watercraftjournal]

Nope. I've very detailed on that in prior videos.

[@Bonsai-Miata2020]

After packing my trailer wheel bearings, I may try rubbing what left on my hull and see if I can pick up 50 more HP lol

[@naqazad]

Thoughts on a keel Guard? I have one on my 16 VXR (nano-one)

[@watercraftjournal]

No. Listen to Kevin.

[@foodsorted8903]

What about Keel guard on the Gp1800 nano2

[@watercraftjournal]

NO. Listen to Kevin.

[@phillipsjames2244]

So, if the paint and primer is gone in some spots and nano showing, should that be painted or apply a thin coat of resin

[@watercraftjournal]

Yes, be on top of keeping that hull coated.

[@christophercarrasco5563]

Has anyone ever covered the bottom of their ski with a 3M wrap?

[@peetydontpass8309]

I don't believe that would be a good idea because it would create drag. I have rewrapped my intake covers with a carbon fiber wrap design. It looks really good. If wrapping the bottom of your ski was a good idea. I'm sure the manufacturers would have installed it already.

[@watercraftjournal]

Holy God, that's a bad idea. How would you like that to peel away and get wrapped into your pump? That's a few extra thousand dollars of repairs and wasted cash.

[@williambennett7033]

What about umhw

[@watercraftjournal]

What about what?

[@dcptiv]

My 310 has no black left in the center of the hull lol

[@watercraftjournal]

Stop hitting stuff!

[@droiddyman55]

Don't paint over decals-no need to!! Mask off bottom to the out sides but not up the sides. If your taking decals off then clearcoat sides.

[@watercraftjournal]

Fair suggestion

[@henrytischbein155]

U forgot about if it’s on the top of the watercraft

[@watercraftjournal]

Huh?

[@henrytischbein155]

If the scratch is above the waterline

[@watercraftjournal]

You could certainly clear coat the whole ski if you feel so inclined.

[@Bonsai-Miata2020]

I thought beaching helped remove barnacles

[@peetydontpass8309]

Don't worry!!! If it is underwater I Will Find It. I have a special Gift for finding those kind of things. I hit a log that exploded into a bunch wood chips that got wedged into my impeller. Fun Time For All That Was Involved.

[@watercraftjournal]

Yikes!

[@ronaldwehe9353]

Are you drinking

[@watercraftjournal]

Nope

[@2072steve]

TRUMP 2024

[@jasonmekush5280]

Yeah he's not running, He will be lucky to keep the demon-rats from stealing all of his money by 2024

[@watercraftjournal]

Sadly, DJT had his shot and he failed to "drain the swamp" as promised. Rather, he got pulled under by the swamp creatures. Thankfully he showed us all how truly "gone" our system is.